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W173 HWL

2000 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

116,800 mi
Last recorded116,800 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW173 HWL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2019 116,800 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 115,351 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 112,461 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Dec 2015 112,461 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 111,426 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 108,483 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 104,551 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r brake hanging on

Fail 14 Aug 2012 104,551 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r brake hanging on

Pass 25 Aug 2011 99,966 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 94,733 miles

o/s h/brake hanging on slightly

Pass 20 Aug 2009 89,139 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 82,103 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 73,284 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 65,325 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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W173 HWL is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2000 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 102,750 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W173 HWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 26 years old, this Skoda Octavia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W173 HWL registered?

W173 HWL is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 July 2000.

Is W173 HWL safe to buy?

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